Schools in Kaikoura, Canterbury (2026)
4 schools · 375 students · 3 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 475.
Kaikoura, in Canterbury, has 4 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 375 students. By level there are 2 full primary, 1 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 3 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Kaikoura's schools is 475, above the Canterbury median of 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
2 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) (61.0, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Kaikōura High School (38.6, lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Kaikōura High School (192 students), St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) (114 students), Kaikōura Suburban School (52 students).
Ranked schools in Kaikoura
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Canterbury.
- 161St Joseph's School (Kaikōura)Kaikoura · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 431 · 114 students
- 239Kaikōura High SchoolKaikoura · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 475 · 192 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) Kaikoura · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 61.0 Top 50% | 431 | 114 |
| 2 | Kaikōura High School Kaikoura · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 38.6 Lower 50% | 475 | 192 |
Other schools in Kaikoura
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 2 schools in Kaikoura side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Kaikoura?
St Joseph's School (Kaikōura) is the highest-ranked school in Kaikoura with a Success Index (NZ) of 61.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Kaikoura?
Kaikoura has 4 schools (2 full primary, 1 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 375 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Kaikoura?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Kaikoura is 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.